Detail 01
Six amp characters with Variation
Acoustic, Clean, Pushed, Crunch, Lead, and Brown each have a selectable variation for 12 amp tones.
Product detailSKU #1500000415836
BOSSKatana Gen 3 100W 1x12 Guitar Combo Amplifier - Black
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Built around a 100W output and one custom 12-inch speaker, the Katana Gen 3 gives a guitarist a broad, recallable amp-and-effects setup in one combo. Six amp characters, each with a Variation option, cover 12 tone choices, including Pushed for edge-of-breakup work. Dedicated booster, modulation, FX, delay, and reverb controls keep adjustments on the panel, while eight Tone Setting memories let you move between saved sounds during a set. Power Control also makes lower-output settings available.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Live sets that need instant access to eight saved amp and effects combinations.
- Recording or practice setups using USB, line out, or stereo headphones connections.
- Integrating an external preamp, modeler, or effects pedals through dedicated connections.
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Third-party device or software workflows that require guaranteed compatibility.
What matters in use
The specifications, translated
Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.
Detail 02
Five onboard effects sections
Booster, Mod, FX, Delay, and Reverb each have dedicated front-panel controls.
Detail 03
Power Control
Standby, 0.5W, Half, and Max settings let you select the amp's output mode.
Detail 04
Stereo Expand
Two Katana amplifiers can be linked for stereo operation.
Detail 05
Effects loop and Power Amp In
The amp provides Send, Return, and Power Amp In jacks for external gear.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Stereo Expand uses two Katana amplifiers.
- 02Wireless audio and MIDI functions use the Bluetooth Audio MIDI Dual Adapter slot.
- 03BOSS Tone Studio connects via USB for deeper effect and tone editing.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01How many saved sounds can I recall?
Eight Tone Setting memories store favorite amp and effects combinations for instant recall.
02Can I use external pedals or a modeler?
Yes. Send and Return jacks support external gear, and Power Amp In accepts a preamp or modeler.
03Can it record directly?
USB, line out, and stereo headphones outputs provide direct audio connection options.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
1 detailsSound
- Speaker
- 12 inch (30 cm) x 1
4 detailsPickups & controls
- Power Switch
- Yes
- Cab Resonance Switch
- Vintage, Modern, Deep
- Stereo Expand Switch
- Yes
- Power Control Switch
- Standby, .5W, Half, Max
1 detailsBody & build
- Color
- Black
13 detailsConnections & power
- Stereo Phones Jack
- Stereo 1/4 inch phone type
- Input Jack
- 1/4 inch phone type
- Line Out Jack
- 1/4 inch phone type
- Send Jack
- 1/4 inch phone type
- Power Consumption
- 77W
- Input
- -10 dBu (1 mohms)
- Ga Fc Ctl Ch1 Ch2 Solo Jack
- 1/4 inch TRS phone type
- Power Amp in Jack
- 1/4 inch phone type
- Aux in Jack
- Stereo miniature phone type
- USB Port
- USB C type
- Rated Power Output
- 100W
- Return Jack
- 1/4 inch phone type
- Exp Pedal Jack
- 1/4 inch TRS phone type
2 detailsSize & weight
- Weight
- 32
- Dimensions Wxdxh
- 20.875 inch (530 mm) x 9.813 inch (248 mm) x 19.0625 inch (484 mm)
31 detailsOther
- Presence Knob
- Yes
- Bluetooth Adapter Slot
- Bluetooth Audio MIDI Dual Adapter
- Booster Button
- Yes
- Fx Button
- Yes
- Reverb Knob
- Yes
- Volume Knob
- Yes
- Delay Button
- Yes
- Amp Type Knob
- Acoustic, Clean, Pushed, Crunch, Lead, Brown
- Indicators
- Variation, Acoustic, Clean, Pushed, Crunch, Lead, Brown, Contour, Booster, Mod, FX, Delay, Reverb, Tap, Solo, CH1, CH2, CH3, CH4, Panel
- Fx Knob
- Yes
- Aux in
- -10 dBu (20 kohms)
- Mod Button
- Yes
- Ch4 Button
- Yes
- Ch3 Button
- Yes
- Ch2 Button
- Yes
- Tap Button
- Yes
- Bass Knob
- Yes
- Booster Knob
- Yes
- Mod Knob
- Yes
- Return in
- -10 dBu (100 kohms)
- Gain Knob
- Yes
- Delay Knob
- Yes
- Variation Button
- Yes
- Treble Knob
- Yes
- Reverb Button
- Yes
- Panel Button
- Yes
- Solo Button
- Yes
- Master Knob
- Yes
- Contour Button
- Yes
- Middle Knob
- Yes
- Ch1 Button
- Yes
